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After opening the new laboratory building at the National Vegetable Research Station
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After opening the new laboratory building at the National Vegetable Research Station
After opening the new laboratory building at the National Vegetable Research Station, Wellesbourne, Prince Philip is pictured walking to the greenhouses. With him are Dr James Philp, Director of the Research Station, and Mr David Lowe, Chairman of the Governing Body of the Station. 23rd October 1959
Hale
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21794813
© Mirrorpix
1959 Duke Of Edinburgh Laboratories Prince Philip
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1959 at the National Vegetable Research Station in Wellesbourne. The occasion was the grand opening of a brand new laboratory building, and standing tall amidst the excitement is none other than Prince Philip himself. With an air of regality, he strides confidently towards the greenhouses, flanked by two distinguished gentlemen - Dr James Philp, Director of the Research Station, and Mr David Lowe, Chairman of its Governing Body. The image captures a moment frozen in time; a snapshot that epitomizes progress and innovation in education during the mid-20th century. Prince Philip's presence symbolizes not only his unwavering commitment to scientific research but also his dedication to promoting advancements within agricultural practices. As we gaze upon this historical photograph by Hale from Memory Lane Prints, we cannot help but marvel at how far we have come since then. It serves as a reminder that even decades ago, leaders recognized the importance of investing in cutting-edge laboratories for groundbreaking discoveries. This image pays homage to an era when royal figures actively engaged with educational institutions like never before. It reminds us that knowledge knows no bounds or titles – it unites individuals from all walks of life under one common goal: progress for humanity.
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